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The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few…
The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perilous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begetting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perillous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begeting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.
London: printed by John Macock for Henry Cripps, 1654
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The State of Exaltation began at his Resurrection, and continueth for ever. The Degrees of his Exaltation were; His Resurrection opposite to his Death: His Ascension into Heaven, opposite to his Descent into the Grave: His sitting at the right hand of the Majesty of God, (that is, in a State of Glory, next to the Glory of God himself) opposite to his continuing in the grave.
The Lord Jesus Christ as God-man, now sitting at the right hand of God, is still fulfilling his Mediatourly Office; not in a condition of humiliation, as sometimes upon earth; but in a manner suitable unto his present State of Glory.
The Lord Jesus Christ as God-man, now sitting at the right hand of God, is still fulfilling his Mediatourly Office; not in a condition of humiliation, as sometimes upon earth; but in a manner sutable unto his present State of Glory.
He exerciseth the Prophetical Part of his Office; by sending forth the Ministry of his Word, by giving gifts, and making the improvement thereof effectual for the calling home, and building up of his Elect, Matth. 28.18, 19, 20. Ephes. 4.11, 12, 13.